Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford is 70.
  • Psychology Teachers in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford earn an average of $79,020 per year or $37.99 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia Psychology Teachers who work in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford is less than 1%.

Rankings for Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford

  • Ranks #3 in Virginia for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #88 in the nation for salary and #299 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #85 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Virginia

Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Psychology Teachers earn an average of $79,020 or $37.99 per hour which is 5% less than the Virginia average salary of $83,580.

AverageBlacksburg-Christiansburg-RadfordVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$37.99$40.18-5.46%
Annual Salary$79,020$83,580-5.46%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Psychology Teachers earn an average of $79,020 or $37.99 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AverageBlacksburg-Christiansburg-RadfordU.S.%
Hourly Wage$37.99$42.50-10.60%
Annual Salary$79,020$88,390-10.60%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford earns an average annual salary of $86,380 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $83,580. per year.

Cost-of-living in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford is 9% less than the Virginia average, which means Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.

  • Virginia average salary is $83,580.
  • Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $82,769.
  • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford average salary is $79,020.
  • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford cost-of-living adjusted salary is $86,380.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford$79,02091.48%$86,380
Virginia$83,580100.98%$82,769
U.S.$88,390$88,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $60,110 and $100,450 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $125,520, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $38,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $38,470
15%2 – 4 years10$38,470 – $60,110
25%5 – 9 years18$60,110 – $78,930
25%10 – 14 years18$78,930 – $100,450
15%15 – 20 years10$78,930 – $125,520
10%20+ years7Above $125,520
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,650), Social Workers ($50,730), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,980).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$79,020
Health Care Social Workers$53,980
Social Workers$50,730
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,650
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford is 70.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $79,020 per year or $37.99 per hour in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Psychology Teachers earn an average of $86,380 per year or $42 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford are Psychology Teachers($79,020), Health Care Social Workers($53,980), Social Workers($50,730).


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